Anyone who uses Vogue patterns knows the motto “Vogue is Vague” They assume you’re a tailor or seamstress with haute couture experience and know what they mean I have altered many of their patterns If it makes you happy and it fits Hallelujah !!! It’s gorgeous!!
I recognized your Wilcox & Gibbs machine before you mentioned it! I did a lot of sewing on my grandma's Wilcox &Gibbs.I still have it. It still sews like a dream. after 130 years. I wouldn't trade it for a million bucks! And it does have a gathering attachment! Nothing EVER gets out of whack!
The dress came out absolutely gorgeous!! I think that the velvet came out really pretty too, and plus, in the image to me at least, it looked like the top of the dress was made out of velvet.
My daughter's prom gowns ('93 & '94) were almost 300" in circumference at the hem (I made both). Many high schools still have cotillion-style proms, with hooped gowns. Your evening gown is lovely...and I admire your tenacity with a Vogue pattern. They've never been user-friendly for me. Blessings!!!!
This dress is very beautiful. I am amazed at your skill and patience. Please remember we are our own worst critic. Also I agree with the other commenter, the pattern illustration definitely looks like velvet to me. I really like the darker colour. I am the farthest from a seamstress. But, I recall a cocktail dress my Mother had from around this time. The top had some odd "stiffening" along the darts(?correct wore). And their was boning angled from under the armpit area. Kind of reminds me of the pattern you showed. I am sure it is not the same. I remember Mom saying it was "damn" uncomfortable but made a gorgeous silhouette.
That was pretty impressive! I've been sewing for (eep!) over half a century (I started as a kid), and as the granddaughter of two women who worked in sewing factories, I can tell you that there are many times where you "diverge" from the pattern instructions (read: when they don't make sense, do what does). You can use your machine to help you gather rather than doing it by hand. Since you had so much fabric, the way to do it would be to sew for a bit, leaving long ends, then sew a slightly overlapping seam, again leaving long ends. Keep doing these (no more than 2-3 feet long) on the top of your skirt.and you'll get through the gathering MUCH faster. Sewing with that old a sewing machine makes things difficult. I initially learned to sew on a machine like that, and it was frustrating that I could only do straight stitching. You may want to plunk down a few bucks for a cheap machine that'll do zigzag and machine blind hemstitches to make your life easier (even though, if you're me, you often wind up having to rip out a few stitches here and there so nothing shows). I was able to get one from JoAnn for around $100.
One quick tip when sewing velvets try using a walking foot. They don't need a zig zag. Rufflers don't need a zig zag either. I really applaud the vintage treadle machine. Good for You!!!!!
The hand sewing was really worth it, it looks so pretty! I am curious though, what if the pattern is onto something with the boning placement... I think trying it out will lead to a much better understanding of why they made it like that 🤔
I have seen boning like that on some dresses, as it can help with the shape, but I have never personally seen it on a couture style, full ballgown. I don't think that style boning would have been able to support the heavy velvet overbodice and pannier anyway so I'm glad I changed it when I had the chance!
😭 I was so heartbroken when you said you need someone to help you fasten it up and you don’t have anyone. I’m sure you meant at that moment but the way it came out was so sad ❤. The dress is gorgeous!! Great job, you deserve a nap!! I love all of your furry supervisors helping out too 😝
❤you did pretty good! who much in total? i can see WHY they suggested that boning you left out, still looks Great! lol the way you say "baw TINS" is so cute, like a baby, adorbs ❤
Thank you! I have too many. There are 4 in this video, but I actually have 6. I only had 2 but then a stray showed up with kittens and the shelters wouldn't take them.
I don't know if you can but when I had issues getting a back closing top like that Id put it on sideways and button it then turn it to the back where it belongs. Did you try that??? Excuse me if you did. I'm not even saying you could have. Oh I love the style lines of the skirt. It looks so elegant, like the 1930's stuff just doesn't have the same pizzazz that it seemed to have had all those decades ago and that wasn't even a bias cut !
Anyone who uses Vogue patterns knows the motto “Vogue is Vague”
They assume you’re a tailor or seamstress with haute couture experience and know what they mean
I have altered many of their patterns
If it makes you happy and it fits Hallelujah !!!
It’s gorgeous!!
A vintage vogue pattern was the third pattern I ever sewed with. It was painful.
THAT was an amazing undertaking & you look wonderful in it!
I LOVe how your felines enmesh themselves with your couture sewing!
I have sewed for many years and sometimes the directionally make sense! No one is going to know you changed it. make it how it makes you happy!
You did a BEAUTIFUL job!😊
I recognized your Wilcox & Gibbs machine before you mentioned it! I did a lot of sewing on my grandma's Wilcox &Gibbs.I still have it. It still sews like a dream. after 130 years. I wouldn't trade it for a million bucks! And it does have a gathering attachment! Nothing EVER gets out of whack!
I ❤ that the kitties wanted to help making that gorgeous dress!!!
Wow! Gorgeous!!! Worth all the hand sewing :)
The dress came out absolutely gorgeous!! I think that the velvet came out really pretty too, and plus, in the image to me at least, it looked like the top of the dress was made out of velvet.
Thank you! I thought so too, but velvet wasn't listed as one of the recommended fabrics.
Thank goodness the cats were there to help you. 😅❤😊
You did a great job! That dress, is stunning. 🎉
I can't believe you are sewing on a treadle machine.. Love watching you create beautiful things 💗
I love ❤️ your tenacity to see this through to the end was inspiring. I love the machine. Keep up the good work.
That is quite a old sewing machine! Beautiful!
I cannot believe you managed that dress. Well done!!
I’d love to see this with an organza skirt. Super romantic. Beautifully done 👍
Our kitties love being part of the process. 😸
It’s gorgeous! I wish I had the talent to sew. That gray Christian Dior is my favorite.
My daughter's prom gowns ('93 & '94) were almost 300" in circumference at the hem (I made both). Many high schools still have cotillion-style proms, with hooped gowns. Your evening gown is lovely...and I admire your tenacity with a Vogue pattern. They've never been user-friendly for me. Blessings!!!!
Damn girl it's Stunningly beautiful
Very beautiful. My aunts gave my mother their tulle dresses. We were farmers so those were mine for dress-up as a child.
This dress is very beautiful. I am amazed at your skill and patience. Please remember we are our own worst critic.
Also I agree with the other commenter, the pattern illustration definitely looks like velvet to me. I really like the darker colour.
I am the farthest from a seamstress. But, I recall a cocktail dress my Mother had from around this time. The top had some odd "stiffening" along the darts(?correct wore). And their was boning angled from under the armpit area. Kind of reminds me of the pattern you showed.
I am sure it is not the same. I remember Mom saying it was "damn" uncomfortable but made a gorgeous silhouette.
Thank you! I didn't mention it in the video, but another reason why I changed the boning was because I was worried it would be uncomfortable.
That sparkly petal dress at the beginning of the video is fabulous
That was pretty impressive! I've been sewing for (eep!) over half a century (I started as a kid), and as the granddaughter of two women who worked in sewing factories, I can tell you that there are many times where you "diverge" from the pattern instructions (read: when they don't make sense, do what does).
You can use your machine to help you gather rather than doing it by hand. Since you had so much fabric, the way to do it would be to sew for a bit, leaving long ends, then sew a slightly overlapping seam, again leaving long ends. Keep doing these (no more than 2-3 feet long) on the top of your skirt.and you'll get through the gathering MUCH faster.
Sewing with that old a sewing machine makes things difficult. I initially learned to sew on a machine like that, and it was frustrating that I could only do straight stitching. You may want to plunk down a few bucks for a cheap machine that'll do zigzag and machine blind hemstitches to make your life easier (even though, if you're me, you often wind up having to rip out a few stitches here and there so nothing shows). I was able to get one from JoAnn for around $100.
I have a Willcox and Gibbs machine that is like yours but a hand crank. It makes a beautiful stitch.
First time seeing your videos. I love your sewing machine and that dress, my goodness, how beautiful.
Thank you so much!
It’s simply dreamy!
It's gorgeous!
One quick tip when sewing velvets try using a walking foot. They don't need a zig zag. Rufflers don't need a zig zag either. I really applaud the vintage treadle machine. Good for You!!!!!
You did an amazing job of it
It s gorgeous....good work
Gorgeous!
The hand sewing was really worth it, it looks so pretty!
I am curious though, what if the pattern is onto something with the boning placement... I think trying it out will lead to a much better understanding of why they made it like that 🤔
I have seen boning like that on some dresses, as it can help with the shape, but I have never personally seen it on a couture style, full ballgown. I don't think that style boning would have been able to support the heavy velvet overbodice and pannier anyway so I'm glad I changed it when I had the chance!
This is so majestic, I loved your work!
Oh No! I know how hard that piece can be to find! I hope you get some really good luck thrifting another one!!
very pretty! i hope you have a ball to wear it to!
My mother was a brilliant designer & seamstress & she Hated Vogue patterns. Too much unnecessary work. Excellent. Good for you.
Beautiful
Gorgeous 🥰!
noted how your cat helps when you are laying out paper patterns on the floor!
very pretty!
Vogue patterns were beautiful when done! But were very hard to understand and sometimes together.
That is a stunning dress......Wedding dresses don't need to be white and I think that would make a beautiful wedding dress.
I agree!
😭 I was so heartbroken when you said you need someone to help you fasten it up and you don’t have anyone. I’m sure you meant at that moment but the way it came out was so sad ❤. The dress is gorgeous!! Great job, you deserve a nap!! I love all of your furry supervisors helping out too 😝
It is okay, I just meant at that moment. But I was a little sad, because I had worked so hard and I couldn't really try it on. But thank you!!
❤you did pretty good!
who much in total?
i can see WHY they suggested that boning you left out, still looks Great!
lol the way you say "baw TINS" is so cute, like a baby, adorbs ❤
@2 minutes in: Perfect Music * Hilarious!
My first step would have been pressing that pattern
Typical cat behavior. When I got my sewing out, it was every man for himself.
I LOVE that beautiful machine. I have my great grandmother’s pedal Singer. It sews a pretty stitch. What year is it?
1890s, but I don't know the exact year. My great grandmother's pedal Singer is still in the family, too! She bought it new in 1930.
That dress is absolutely gorgeous and your kitties are so well-behaved. How many kitties do you have?
Thank you! I have too many. There are 4 in this video, but I actually have 6. I only had 2 but then a stray showed up with kittens and the shelters wouldn't take them.
I don't know if you can but when I had issues getting a back closing top like that Id put it on sideways and button it then turn it to the back where it belongs. Did you try that??? Excuse me if you did. I'm not even saying you could have. Oh I love the style lines of the skirt. It looks so elegant, like the 1930's stuff just doesn't have the same pizzazz that it seemed to have had all those decades ago and that wasn't even a bias cut !
I did try that, but the waist is very fitted and it didn't work.
A very big tutu.
I wanted to see it buttoned up and from the back. You don't know ANYONE who can button that for you?
Hidden zipper, like wedding dresses have.
Make no sense.